11.
Reinventing the Automobile for Urban Mobility (EN-V)
Design
Ultra-small vehicle is easy to
maneuver and park and is
inherently affordable and clean
Small vehicle is easier to park at stations,
encouraging more use of public transport
Reinventing
Urban
Electrification Mobility Connectivity
Battery propulsion provides Wireless communications
zero emissions and encourages helps to avoid collisions
diverse , renewable energy sources and optimize throughput
Electric Vehicles can be Wireless communications
charged at key locations, co-ordination with public
such as transport or help locate
public transport stations nearest shared vehicle
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12.
Summary
• Automobile usage in cities is common because it has some valued
advantages over walking/cycling and over public transport.
• For urban use, today’s automobile is heavily over-engineered.
• By reinventing the automobile, it is possible to preserve its benefits
(safety, security, comfort, convenience, utility, freedom of route and schedule)
without incurring the side-effects in urban use
(energy, environment, safety, congestion, parking, affordability)
• The same enablers (electrification, connectivity and vehicle design) can
also create new opportunities for seamlessly integrating personal and
public transport
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